Downwards Harpoon With Barb Left From Bar Symbol
⥡ is an arrow-like harpoon symbol pointing downward with a leftward barb.
U+2961
⥡ (U+2961) is a directional symbol from the Arrows category. It’s useful when you want a compact “down” marker that looks more stylized than a plain arrow. You can copy it directly or use standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Downwards Harpoon With Barb Left From Bar Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⥡ is named “DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT FROM BAR” (Unicode U+2961). It visually communicates a downward direction, reinforced by a harpoon form and a barb extending to the left from the main bar. In practice, this makes it handy for labels, diagrams, or UI icons where you want a “downward action” cue that feels distinctive. Designers may use it to imply attaching, anchoring, or a targeted downward movement, while writers may choose it as an attention-grabbing marker in lists, annotations, or stylistic headings.
Common uses
- •Diagrams and flowcharts to indicate a downward step with a stronger visual cue than a standard arrow
- •UI icons or button labels for “downward” actions (e.g., download, drop, move down) in a themed interface
- •Annotation and markup in documents where you want a stylized “go down” indicator
- •Game design notes or level editor schematics to show targeted downward movement
- •Decorative separators in posters, presentations, or social posts where arrows are used as visual rhythm
Examples
⥡ Downwards Harpoon with Barb Left from Bar
- ⥡Move the node ⥡ to the next stage.
- ⥡Section 2: read downward ⥡ for the details.
- ⥡In the diagram, the output goes ⥡ into the log table.
- ⥡Drops occur ⥡ when the timer reaches zero.
- ⥡Select the item, then apply ⥡ to lower its position.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2961 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥡ | |
| HTML Code | ⥡ | |
| CSS | \2961 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10593 | |
| Decimal | 10593 |
How to type Downwards Harpoon With Barb Left From Bar Symbol (⥡)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10593 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2961 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2961. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2961, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⥡ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Downwards Harpoon With Barb Left From Bar symbol mean?
The symbol ⥡ is named “DOWNWARDS HARPOON WITH BARB LEFT FROM BAR” (Unicode U+2961). It visually communicates a downward direction, reinforced by a harpoon form and a barb extending to the left from the main bar. In practice, this makes it handy for labels, diagrams, or UI icons where you want a “downward action” cue that feels distinctive. Designers may use it to imply attaching, anchoring, or a targeted downward movement, while writers may choose it as an attention-grabbing marker in lists, annotations, or stylistic headings.
What is the Unicode code point for ⥡?
⥡ is Unicode U+2961.
How do I include ⥡ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⥡
How do I use ⥡ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\2961
How do I use ⥡ in JavaScript?
In JavaScript, you can use: \\u{2961}